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...sustained the injury in Saturday's FA Cup final win over Portsmouth following a heavy challenge from Kevin-Prince Boateng. Ballack, who has won 98 caps for his country, said: "This is obviously very disappointing, but you have to accept it. That is football,...
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Germany captain Michael Ballack has been ruled out of this summer's World Cup following scans on an ankle injury. The midfielder suffered the knock during Chelsea's FA Cup final victory over Portsmouth at the weekend after a clash with Kevin-Prince Boateng. He went for a scan in Munich on Monday morning but the German Football Federation (DFB) has confirmed that the results mean he will play no part in South Africa and will not train for eight weeks. It is a huge blow for Germany as Ballack has been an integral part of their side in the last decade and is nearing the 100 caps mark. The 33-year-old has played in every major tournament since 2000 and has enjoyed a successful season with Chelsea this term, clinching a Premier League and FA Cup double. But his campaign has ended prematurely and Germany coach Joachim Low will have to alter the shape of his team with under a month until the start of the competition. A statement from the DFB said: "National team captain Michael Ballack is out of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. "This is the result of an MRI on Monday morning in Munich. A tear of the medial collateral ligament of the right ankle was found. "The right ankle is immobilised in a plaster. He will have to wear a special shoe for two weeks. "After the diagnosis of national team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt today, a complete healing of the injury is expected. "Ballack's return to training is possible at the earliest in eight weeks." Germany have been drawn in ...
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...two ankle operations before Euro 2008 but injured a calf before the final. Ballack played the match but Germany lost to Spain. Ballack flew to Germany late Sunday to be examined by national team and Bayern Munich doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt on Monday....
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...Michael Ballack, captain of the German national team, has been forced out of the World Cup due to an ankle injury. (OLIVER LANG/AFP/Getty Images) Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury, dealing the...
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IT'S OFFICIAL: BALLACK IS NOT ABLE TO PLAY IN SOUTHAFRICA.Thanks to Chelsea for this amazing Season. We hope for more Trophies. CHELSEA TILL I DIE! Subscribe me for more Chelsea videos...
Michael Ballack shares his thoughts with Chelsea TV ahead of the FA Cup Final against Portsmouth.
Michael Ballack tests out the new Official Adidas World Cup Ball.
Michael Ballack shares his thoughts with Chelsea TV after the 2-0 win against Wolves.
---92LENIN--- --GOLD EDITION-- Music:Foo Fighters - Everlong Michael Ballack (born 26 September 1976) is a German football midfielder who plays for Chelsea of the English Premier League and is the captain of the German national team. He is among the top goal scorers in the history of his international team. Ballack has worn the number 13 shirt for every team he has played for except for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. He was selected by Pelé as one of FIFA's 100 Greatest Living Players, and as the UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year in 2002. He has won the German Footballer of the Year award three times - in 2002, 2003 and 2005. Ballack began his career as a youth at Chemnitzer FC, his local team, and made his professional debut in 1995. Although the team were relegated in his first season, his performances in the Regionalliga the following season led to a transfer to Kaiserslautern in 1997. He won the Bundesliga in his first season at the club; his first major honour. He became a first team regular in 199899 season and also earned his first senior national cap for Germany. He moved to Bayer Leverkusen for €4.1 million in 1999. The 2002 season saw him win a slew of runners-up medals: Bayer Leverkusen finished second in the Bundesliga, German Cup, UEFA Champions League and Germany lost to Brazil in the 2002 World Cup Final. A €12.9 million move to Bayern Munich led to further honours: the team won the Bundesliga and German Cup double in 2003, 2005 and 2006. Ballack had become a ...
Kaka, Xabi Alonson, Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard and Petr Cech all testing the new adidas Jabulani Ball - the official match ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Translations: Real Madrid: Kaká It is cool. The first impression is good. The colours of South Africa, a funky pattern on the ball. Cool. Well done! Talk about the name of the ball Kaká: The name of the ball is Jabulani; I just don't know what it means. Interviewer: Celebration! Kaká: It is great. So, I wish a good celebration for everyone. I think that this World Cup will be once again a big event for the whole world, so many people will celebrate, have a party, enjoy their countries, their players. So I feel it is an appropriate name to be used in such an event as the World Cup. Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso Well it seems to be a football exactly for for South Africa, with all these in terms of design it has these African tribal circles. Also it seems to me that it's a very fast football. I am positive that it will score spectacularly fast goals, and this will provide a great spectacle of football. It's quite natural and comfortable, it's a very light football and I think it'll be very fast. It's looking good, and I'm sure that all footballers will enjoy this ball in the world Cup. I pretty sure it'll be amazing. Chelsea: Michael Ballack Good on the foot goes exactly where I want it. No really, it's really cool. What do you think about the ball after trying it out? Well, first thing, it's got fantastic grip, so when ...
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This video is made for Michael Ballack , who currently plays for Chelsea. He is very good at goal scoring and setting up goals, and mostly the goal he scores are headers and free kicks. At 32 years of age , he is still a very good footballer and a fan favourite .
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...Foy has confirmed he saw the incident clearly and acted as he saw fit, leaving the FA to declare the matter closed. Earlier, Ballack admitted he ‘blocked’ Evra and added he was ‘happy’ Foy did not blow for a foul. The Germany international said: ‘I have to...
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...the goal, and spoke to Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney, though Ferguson argued he had “made a rod for his own back” and implied Ballack was acquiring a reputation for play-acting. “If the referee sees it properly, it’s a red card,” Ferguson said of Ballack’s...
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Telegraph.co.ukChelsea duo revel in winSkySports... Chelsea 2-1 ahead, with United upset that play had not been stopped moments earlier when Patrice Evra collided with Michael Ballack and went to ground. ...Chelsea v. Man Utd: The Frank Lampard Role!Bleacher ReportCommunity Shield: Chelsea plan to add a new chapter to the history ...Telegraph.co.ukall 128 news articles »
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Goal.com Special: Evra vs Ballack - What Would You Have Done?Goal.comBallack's arm certainly seemed in the head region. Close enough to raise the suspicion of injury, even if Evra did end up clearly milking the situation once ...
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guardian.co.ukChelsea clinched the Community Shield after a series of well-taken ...BBC SportLampard, Ballack and Didier Drogba were on target for Chelsea, while only Michael Carrick scored for United, who saw efforts from Ryan Giggs and Evra saved ...Spot-on Chelsea defeat United, win Community ShieldAFPChelsea beats United 4-1 on penalties to win Community ShieldThe Canadian PressCommunity Shield: Chelsea wins in penalty shootoutSofia EchoThe Press Association -Sportinglife.com -Times Onlineall 587 news articles »
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TeleTextChelsea 2 Man Utd 1 LTeleTextChelsea: Cech, Ivanovic (Bosingwa 46), Terry, Carvalho, Cole, Mikel (Ballack 65), Essien, Lampard, Malouda, Drogba, Anelka. Goals: Carvalho 52, Lampard 70 ...A Biased Ref And Comical Pens End United's RunVitalfootballChelsea 2 Man Utd 2TeleTextChelsea 0 Man Utd 1 LTeleTextTeleText -TeleTextall 25 news articles »
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Sofia EchoFerguson ponders Berbatov's role in opening matchSofia EchoMidfielder Joe Cole is still out with a knee ligament injury but Michael Ballack (toe) could be passed fit. Manchester United are without defenders Nemanja ...and more »
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Goal.comManchester United v ChelseaAsianHandicap.com... be well backed up by a very strong Chelsea midfield machinery made up of the likes of Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard, John Obi Mikel Obi and Maqlouda. ...Manchester United vs. Chelsea FCSports betting previewsall 110 news articles »
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AFPBallack on duty, Frings overlooked for GermanyAFPFRANKFURT, Germany — Michael Ballack has been called up for Germany's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan in Baku on August 12 but coach Joachim Loew has ...Ballack gets Germany call-up, Frings droppedReuters South AfricaBallack to play for Germany next weekThe TimesInjured Podolski cancels German qualifier in AzerbaijanMonsters and Critics.comGoal.com -AFPall 41 news articles »
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ESPNSigning Pirlo may not aid Chelsea's gameplanESPNAdditions occur almost annually - Michael Essien in 2005, Michael Ballack and John Obi Mikel the following year and Deco 12 months ago and only Essien has ...and more »
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Goal.comChelsea Need To Adapt To Ancelotti's Diamond - Michael BallackGoal.comChelsea's Michael Ballack has admitted the Blues will need to work hard before the season starts to perfect their new diamond formation. ...
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...on the Blues, Ballack and his teammates have had to adjust to the Italian's new style. Speaking exclusively to Chelsea TV, Ballack said: 'It is a completely new system, a bit like the one we played under JosĂŠ Mourinho a few times, so some of the players know...
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...on 9th August and the start of the Premier League season at home to Hull on 15th August. Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Ballack is struggling with a toe problem, but that he has no other injury concerns to deal with. "Ballack yesterday took a knock on...
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...Has talked with Terry It's football and everything can happen. But at the moment I am really confident that he will stay. Michael Ballack on John Terry Quotes of the week Related links Teams Chelsea Manchester City Players John Terry Michael Ballack Also see...
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Daily MailBallack sends message to Terry as he claims Chelsea don't need new ...Daily MailBy Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 3:11 PM on 13th July 2009 Michael Ballack believes Chelsea can win the Premier League title next season and claimed ...Ballack confident of Chelsea title successFansFC.comCarlo Ancelotti Plays Down John Terry's Chelsea Exit TalkGoal.comAncelotti reiterates Terry's importanceIrish TimesWorld Soccerall 94 news articles »
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...about the lack of quality signings made inthe close season, but Ballack clearly holds the opposite view to his club captain. Ballack sees Chelsea's settled squad as an advantage, and seemed to be sending a clear message to Terry. Confident: Ballack is not...
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Hilarious 46 seconds of top quality john motson MOTD commentary. Featuring: "Anelkaaaaa!, ooohh thats what he's really about" "Oh Ballack" "Anelka, Anelka"
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...as any idiot would tell you, rarely does a season go by in which Bayern are not successful. After leagues and cups aplenty Ballack announced his move to England, to Chelsea, who under Mourinho had fended off Manchester United and Arsenal and secured back-to-back...
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Bleacher Report
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Michael Ballack shares his thoughts on his first FA Cup Final.
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Definitive compilation of the funniest Michael Ballack animations - the ballistic one chases referee Tom Henning Ovrebo round the pitch like a madman at the hilarious Chelsea vs Barcelona 2009 Champions League Semi-Final. Featuring a cameo from the "f***ing disgrace" that is Didier Drogba...! Thanks to all the contributors!
We all saw the Chelsea vs Barcelona's 1-1 match at Stamford Bridge which meant that Barca goes to face Manchester United in the UCL Finals. Near the end of the match, Samuel Eto'o had committed a hand ball foul in their own box which would have gave them a penalty shot. Even though it was very clear, Tom Henning Ovrebo missed it. Then Ballack went CRAZY and chases the ref. Here are some funny animated gifs.
SKANDALSPIEL Ballack flippt aus
Michael Ballack was not happy with the refereeing decisions on such a big occasion
www.boxofficefootball.com comic remix animated gifs of the mighty Ballack giving Tom Henning what he thinks after last nights game
Ballack chasing the ref in the match between Chelski and Barcelona....superb with a cameo role at the end from Drogba!
Champions league halbfinale barca-chelsea ballack ausraster
Michael ballack vs barca to the benny hill theme
www.sport.co.uk German international Michael Ballack talks about Chelseas slow start against Arsenal and talks up Didier Drogba.
Das Video ist über den derzeit bsten Fußballer deutschlands, Michael Ballack und dessen für mich 10 besten Tore aus seiner Karriere
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...Ballack said of being pushed by the striker following the disagreement. This is not the first sign of simmering differences with Ballack. Striker Miroslav Klose recently said the Chelsea midfielder had changed, getting closer to players and appearing more...
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Wales - Germany 0-2 All Goals and Highlights / Podolski hits Ballack
Podolski hits Ballack. In Wales am 01.04.09.
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Chelsea´s German player Michael Ballack has a shot at goal during their Premier League football match against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in London, England, March 21. Germany captain Ballack has urged the Euro 2008 finalists to raise their
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SoccerWay
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...see a completely positive attitude from him in the team environment," said Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff. Bierhoff and Ballack had an on field spat immediately after the Euro 2008 final 1-0 defeat to Spain in Vienna last June, but Bierhoff has defended...
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SoccerWay
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...players enough respect and loyalty after veteran midfielder Torsten Frings was kept on the bench for two World Cup qualifiers. Ballack was later forced to issue an apology and backed down, but it became clear things were not entirely harmonious in the Germany...
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